Considering townhouse living - ideas and opinions please (Brentwood, Gallatin: HOA, mortgage)

[buddyjo143]

It is getting closer to 2010 and as we look and look at housing options I now want to consider townhouse living.

The requirements: within one hour drive of airport (BNA) and a yard/fenced area so we can have our dog safely outside. We are looking to spend under $150,000 and do not require a pool/tennis/clubhouse amenities.

Can you recommend some towns, parts of Nashville that would meet those needs?

I will be between jobs and or exploring returning to school to train in some part of the health care field. My background has been in human services and most recently as a computer classroom aide in an elementary/middle school.

My husband works for a major corp. that has an office in Nashville area but does most of his work in major cities around the country (thus the need for proximity to the airport).

We are in our 40s with no children.

Thanks for your ideas and opinions.

[sal20001]

Well, the want for a townhome as well as a fenced yard is a bit difficult. Townhomes often have tiny fenced-in patios - maybe 6x8 feet. Would that be acceptable?

There are single family subdivisions around town where the HOA pays for lawn maintenance, but most will be ouside your budget. Tell me, are you looking for a garage or is uncovered front/rear parking acceptable?

[buddyjo143]

Originally Posted by sal20001

Well, the want for a townhome as well as a fenced yard is a bit difficult. Townhomes often have tiny fenced-in patios - maybe 6x8 feet. Would that be acceptable?

There are single family subdivisions around town where the HOA pays for lawn maintenance, but most will be ouside your budget. Tell me, are you looking for a garage or is uncovered front/rear parking acceptable?

Parking is not a major concern, garage or uncovered either is fine. We do have two cars.

The tiny fenced patio part is o.k. Just some fenced area to let the dog out. I don't like tying him out but would do that if it were allowed.

As I look, I guess we could go up to $175,00 if we had to but the idea of a low mortgage is enticing.

I have seen townhomes in Nashville, Antioch, Gallatin, Brentwood to name a few.

We are planning a visit in Feb. to experience a little southern winter and drive around the towns that we are interested in.

Thanks.